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  1. nagarajank

    Monitoring lifting of Safety valves

    You can try a mechanical Lift Indicator arrangement for this purpose. If the medium is at a higher temperature than atmospheric, then a thermocouple (temperature sensing element) at the outlet may serve your purpose.
  2. nagarajank

    I am looking for the procedure for

    Since the loading on the Valve seat in a Safety Valve is of Impact nature and Stellite is poor in withstanding Impact loads, generally Stelliting of Seats of a Safety Valve is not recommended.
  3. nagarajank

    what is the difference between pressure relief valve and safety valve?

    Safety Valves are automatic pressure relieving devices actuated by the pressure upstream of the Valve and is characterised by means of a pop action. They are used for compressible fluid service eg. Steam, air etc. Relief Valves are also automatic pressure relieving devices but they are...
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